5. Sanitation Program under Swach Bharat Mission
Funder: ONGC
Year: 2017- 2018
Key highlight:
Improved Sanitation Infrastructure
- Construction of hygienic toilets in government schools located in remote villages of Uttarakhand.
- Toilets designed with gender-segregated facilities, water availability, and proper ventilation.
- Special focus on safe and accessible infrastructure for girl students to reduce dropouts.
Hygiene & Sanitation Awareness
Conducted awareness and training sessions for school children on:
- Importance of handwashing
- Menstrual hygiene management for adolescent girls
- Safe toilet usage practices
- Water conservation and waste management
- Sessions delivered in interactive formats using posters, demonstrations, and games.
Capacity Building for Sustainability
- Formation of School Sanitation Committees to ensure regular maintenance of toilets.
- Teachers and school staff trained to integrate sanitation education into daily school activities.
Community Engagement
- Parents and village leaders involved in promoting a clean and healthy school environment.
- Linked awareness activities with Swachh Bharat Mission
Impact
- Enhanced school hygiene standards, contributing to better student attendance and health.
- Increased awareness among 1000+ students in remote hill communities about sanitation and hygiene.